Blue Tazan Guppy Pair (1”)

Scientific Name

Poecilia reticulata "Blue Tazan"

Maximum Size and Lifespan

• Size: Males usually reach around 1.5–2 inches (3.5–5 cm), while females are larger, around 2–2.5 inches (5–6 cm).

• Lifespan: 2–3 years on average with good care.

Recommended Aquarium Size, Water Changes, and Care

• Tank Size: A minimum of 5-10 gallons for a small group, but 20 gallons or more is ideal for larger colonies.

• Water Parameters:

  • Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

  • pH: 6.5–7.8
    

• Water Changes: Perform 25–35% weekly water changes to maintain water quality.

• Care Level: Beginner-friendly but requires stable, clean water and good nutrition for best coloration.

Tankmates

Guppies are peaceful and do well with other community fish of similar temperament.

• Good Tankmates: Corydoras, tetras (neon, ember, or black skirt), platies, mollies, rasboras, small rainbowfish, dwarf gouramis, shrimp, and snails.

• Avoid: Large, aggressive, or fin-nipping species (like tiger barbs, bettas, or cichlids).

Diet

• Omnivorous: They thrive on a balanced mix of high-quality flake or micro-pellets, with supplements.

• Best Foods:

  • Flake food formulated for guppies or livebearers

  • Frozen Bloodworms and shrimp

  • spirulina-based foods

• Feeding small portions 2–3 times daily helps maintain health and coloration.

Overview

The Blue Tazan Guppy is a selectively bred strain of Poecilia reticulata known for its striking blue coloration, and black body color. These guppies are hardy, adaptable, and active, making them a popular choice for beginner and advanced aquarists alike. They are livebearers with fascinating social behavior and are best kept in groups for a lively aquarium display.

Natural Environment

Wild guppies originate from freshwater streams, ponds, and rivers in northern South America and the Caribbean. They are found in slow-moving, warm waters with vegetation for shelter. In the wild, they are opportunistic feeders, consuming insect larvae, algae, and biofilm.

Breeding

• Method: Livebearer (females give birth to free-swimming fry).

• Maturity: Guppies breed at a young age, often as early as 3–4 months.

• Process: Males court females with displays and mating attempts; after fertilization, females can store sperm and produce multiple broods.

• Gestation: About 21–30 days.

• Fry Care: Adults often eat fry, so provide dense plants (java moss, hornwort) or move fry to a separate rearing tank. Feed fry with crushed flakes, baby brine shrimp, or powdered fry food.